How to Pronounce Metals

To pronounce "metals", say MET-als — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

MET-als

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💡 Tip for remembering “metals”

"metals" has 2 syllables: met-als. It rhymes with settles and kettles, if that helps it stick.

What does metals mean?

noun

  1. (heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.
  2. A light tincture used in a coat of arms, specifically argent and or.

verb

  1. To make a road using crushed rock, stones etc.

noun

  1. The rail tracks owned by a company or organisation; a rail network

    “It was appropriate that 'King' number 6000 began the return to steam on British Rail metals in 1971.”

Antonyms

nonmetal

Words that rhyme with metals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

settleskettlesfettlesnettlespetals

Related words

bronzemetallicmetallikegoldgold-bearingargentiferousauriferousgilded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metals"?▾

"Metals" has 2 syllables: met · als.

What does "metals" mean?▾

Metals: (heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

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